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January 9, 1975
The regular meeting of the Board of Directors of the Yorba Linda
County Water District was called to order by vice president
Clodt at 8:30 a.m. in the office of the District on Plumosa Dr.
Directors present and answering the roll: Hastings, Clodt, Wagner,
Knauft and Lindow. Also present general manager Ralph Shook,
secretary Jean Mathews, engineer DuWayne Lidke, P.D. Royere
operations manager and Rodger Howell attorney.
Discussion regarding President Hastings' leave of absence be-
cause of illness. President Hastings stated that he would
attend meetings if possible but would like Vice president Clodt
to preside.
Moved by Director Knauft seconded by Director Lindow to approve
as mailed the minutes for 12/31/74, motion carried unanimously.
Dennis McLaine general manager of MWDOC came into the meeting.
Ralph Shook reported that directors could qualify for the basic
health insurance and at age 65 can qualify for Blue Cross
"Companion Care" but could not qualify for major medical cover-
age under the present plan. Present policy paid to March 31,
1975. At the annual meeting of the California Mutal Water Co-
mpany Association a loo raise had been predicted but the pre-
diction is now about 20%. CMWCA is planning a meeting February
13 to review changes in the health plan and more information
should be available after the meeting.
Dennis McLaine general manager of MWDOC made a brief presentation
of their proposed plans of f alteration plants and pipelines. The
public hearing on this is scheduled for January 23, 1975 at the
City of Orange Council Chamber.
Wayne Johnson of the auditing firm of Hanson, Peterson, Cowles,
and Sylvester came into the meeting at 9:30 to answer the
directors questions regarding the annual audit. Discussion, moved
by Director Wagner seconded by Director Knauft that the General
Manager hire a new person to be added to the auditing department
to catch up with the back log of work. Motion carried unanimously.
Howard Lindow reported on the city council meeting January 6, 1975.
Phil Paxton and Art Simonian of the City of Yorba Linda came into
the meeting regarding the Dominguez ranch and others, annexation
of 372 acres to the City of Yorba Linda. C. Michael is the
Developer and probably will develop 120 units this summer. Cost
of sewer and water main extension and annexation fees will make
this a very costly project. City asked to inform the developer
that he should contact the District with regard to these costs and
the construction of facilities, inasmuch as at this point no such
contact has been made with the District engineering department.
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January 9, 1975 (continued)
General Manager reported that in the ACWA news letter there was
a notation Directors of special districts would have to file
form #703. Attorney to look into this further.
Mr. Shook said that he felt if the district did increase their
payment to ACWA that it should be used in the Hawkins special
district study. Agreed that a letter should go with the check
telling how the District wanted the money used.
Job 833 Tract 8707 on 9.5 acres 42 lots, developer Wm. Lyon Co-
mpany, located in the City of Anaheim. This application is for
water only. Exhibits and application revi.ewed,water facilities
cost $21,125.00. Moved by Director Wagner seconded by Director
Knauft to approve application as presented, motion carried un-
animously.
Job 836 approximately 3000 feet of off-site water line to loop
tract 8707 with Presley development in the country club area.
This would be at district expense. Discussion, moved by
Director Wagner seconded by Director Knauft carried unanimously
to approve Job 836, to be installed at District expense.
Moved by Director Knauft seconded by Director Wagner carried
unanimously to approve for payment the audited bills and refunds
in the amount of $54,503.79 on checks # 27038 through 27133.
Moved by Director Knauft seconded by Director Lindow carried un-
animously all Directors are hereby authorized to leave the State
for either business or personal reasons between now and the next
regular meeting of the Board of Directors.
Job 835 Richard Ray meter relocation from the back of his pro-
perty on Grandview to the main on Kellogg fronting his property.
Total fees $737.50, moved by Director Knauft seconded by Director
Lindow to approve Job 835 as presented by staff, motion carried
unanimously.
Rodger Howell reported that annexation of Tract 7931 would have
to be deferred until the Kraemer matter was settled. In view
of our position with the City there is nothing that can be done
at this time.
Rodger also stated that his office had been unable to devise a
contract, as requested by Don Steffenson and Wm. Bracher, that
would be acceptable to both district and Lusk Development.
Attorney Howell reported that the attorney for Leventhal had
said they were willing to settle the condemnation suite:on the
sewer easement, for the attorney fees which-amounted to $209.80.
Moved by Director Wagner seconded by Director Lindow authorizing
the attorney to settle the pending condemnation suit for the
amount of $209.80.
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January 9, 1975 (continued)
The Judge had allowed the Exley case to be refilled as the Second
Ammended case.
L.M. Lilly the attorney will have to check further on this.
Ralph Shook explained to the Board that the next step on convert-
int the retirement plan would be a request of documents from PERS.
Discussion moved by Director Lindow seconded by Director Knauft
authorizing the General Manager to submit request for documents.
Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Shook asked that a committee be appointed from the Board to
assist in the study and investigation of the retirement plan of
PERS. Vice president Clodt appointed Directors Knauft and Lindow
to serve on the committee to investigate PERS.
DuWayne Lidke reported that Fairmont Blvd construction will not
be touched by the County until legal problems are resolved con-
cerning the City Annexation.
He also reported that Chino Basin MWD and Pomona Valley MWD had
written letters to MWD requesting filtered water in the Yorba
Linda Feeder. This request to be heard in February.
DuWayne Lidke reviewed Alternate I and Alternate II recommended
or presented in place of the filteration plants and plan as
presented by MT0OC and reported that a meeting had been scheduled
through MWDOC to meet with MWD staff to fully explain the plan.
Moved by Director Knauft seconded by Director Lindow carried
unanimously to adjourn to 8:30 a.m. January 22, 1975.
Jean E. Mathews, Secretary
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